West Northamptonshire Council has partnered with Char.gy to rollout more than 3,000 new on-street EV charging sockets across the region.
The project has been financed by a £2.85m grant from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund alongside significant private investment.
A large part of the network will utilise existing lamp columns, turning streetlights into charging stations to minimise street clutter and deployment costs.
Locations were selected through an evidence-based process prioritising residents without off-street parking and sites suggested by residents.
Project leaders also worked with parish councils to identify the best locations for new EV charging points to ensure fair, accessible, and sustainable charging solutions for everyone.
The installation programme is due to begin in mid-2026.
Councillor Nigel Stansfield, Cabinet Member for Environment, Recycling and Waste at West Northamptonshire Council, said, “This is a transformative investment in our area’s future.
“By delivering thousands of accessible, convenient and fairly priced on-street charging points, we are making it easier for residents to choose cleaner travel and invest in electric vehicles if they choose to.
“Working with Char.gy allows us to scale up quickly using existing infrastructure and ensure our communities are well-prepared for the increasing demand for electric vehicles.
“This is a major step toward a more sustainable West Northants, and I’m pleased to see this ambitious programme moving forward.”
John Lewis, CEO of Char.gy, said, “This investment will make a real difference to people across West Northamptonshire who don’t have driveways or home chargers.
“By using lamp columns on residential streets, the council is bringing charging closer to where people live, without major disruption to neighbourhoods.”
